Professor Orin James instructs a participant on his dissection during a past Dissection Mini-Camp event at the Barbara Moscato Brown Library in Emporium. Registration is now open for this year’s Mini-Camp scheduled for August 12, & Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 1-2:30 PM. This free program is open to all area youth ages 12-18.

Teens explore dissecting an eyeball at a past Dissection Mini-Camp event at the Barbara Moscato Brown Library in Emporium. Registration is now open for this year’s Mini-Camp scheduled for August 12, & Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 1-2:30 PM. This free program is open to all area youth ages 12-18.

The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is excited to bring back our popular Dissection Mini-Camp, with Pitt-Bradford Professor, Orin James on August 12, & Thursday, August 14, 2025^, both from 1-2:30 PM. This program, open to youth ages 12-18, is a very special REAL DISSECTION program where you will get the chance to dissect a brain and an eyeball. 

You MUST register for each program session separately! The Library will cover the cost of this special program for anyone who wants to attend.

Space is limited so register now by calling 814-486-8011, or in-person at the Barbara Moscato Brown Library at 27 W. 4^th Street, Emporium, or by going to https://barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org/library-programs/ and completing the online registration form.

 Tuesday, August 12 — Cardiovascular System:

Students will learn about the parts and structure of the Cardiovascular System. They’ll also get to dissect an animal heart!

 Thursday, August 14 — Visual System:

Students will learn about the form and function of the Visual System. They’ll get to dissect an animal eyeball!